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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.24, 875.26 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.24, 875.26 and 258.70 is: 388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.24 : 875.26 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.24/875.26 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.24x = 875.26 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.24x = 226,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,429.76/583.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.23

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